The Evolution of Isolated Elliptical Galaxies

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Sep 1999

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Chandra Proposal ID #01600868

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Chandra Proposal Id #01600868

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We propose to observe four galaxies from a unique sample of 21 nearby, isolated ellipticals for which we have extensive optical and IR data. Our project has two broad goals: (1) to determine the X-ray properties of isolated ellipticals and compare them with ellipticals in the richer environments of groups and clusters and (2) to search for a diffuse X-ray halo characteristic of an intragroup medium which would provide direct evidence that ellipticals can evolve from the merger of poor groups. AXAF will provide us with the spatial and spectral resolution necessary to study how the X-ray luminosity, temperature, and metallicity vary within such galaxies and their halos.

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